The Veteran's left knee degenerative joint disease prior to June 26, 2014 was rated at 10 percent and from June 26, 2014 to August 18, 2014 at 20 percent.,After the total knee replacement on August 18, 2014, his left knee disability was recharacterized as status post left knee replacement with a minimum rating of 30 percent from October 1, 2015 to September 1, 2016 and since November 1, 2016.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show the required findings for higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee degenerative joint disease, left knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2017
- Citation
- 1751929
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Related decisions
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the severity of his left knee disability, including without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals were withdrawn, and his claims for increased ratings and service connection were dismissed. The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or other disabling conditions that would warrant higher ratings.
- Denied
The Veteran's left knee disability was not shown to be related to service or any service-connected conditions, and the Board denied his claim for service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran was eligible for beneficiary travel benefits to attend a VA medical appointment on March 16, 2021 due to his service-connected conditions. The Board found that the nearest available clinic provided the required care and that the Veteran's statements were credible and consistent with the evidence.
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